1lbs.large shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined, tail off, Cut into 2 pieces if desired
1green bell pepper, chopped
1med.yellow onion, chopped
2stalkscelery, chopped
5clovesgarlic, minced
114.5 oz. candiced tomatoes,
1 1/2tbspcajun seasoning
1tbspsweet paprika
1cuplong grain white rice like jasmine or basmatiRinse under cold water.
1 3/4cupschicken broth (more if necessary)optional
3cupscooked rice, white or brown* (optional, see notes)
Garnishes: parsley, cilantro, green onion
Instructions
Use a dutch oven or stock pot on medium high heat, add the vegetable oil and sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned, 6 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and add the green pepper, onion, and celery. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, 5 minutes. Add the garlic and rice then cook an additional minute.
Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices. Bring to a boil.
Cover the pot and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the rice is tender. Check the doneness of the rice by tasting a small spoonful. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
Turn off the heat and add the shrimp. Stir the shrimp to fully cover with rice and liquid then cover the pot. The residual heat of the dish will cook the shrimp in 3 or 4 minutes.
Serve the jambalaya hot and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or chopped green onions.
Notes
If using pre-cooked rice, omit the chicken broth and just add about 1/2 cup of water along with the diced tomatoes. Mix the rice into the stew once it starts to boil after the liquids are added. Then turn off the heat, add the shrimp, and cover the pot per the instructions.
Any Cajun style seasoning can be used, (salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, thyme). Paul Prudhomme Blackened Redfish Magic, Zatarain's Blackened Seasoning, or Louisiana Cajun Seasoning are all good.
Aidell's Cajun Andouille Sausage is recommended. The sausage has a thin casing which is left on.
To lower the carbohydrates, serve the jambalaya over cauliflower rice. Available in the freezer section, cook according to label instructions, (either microwave or pan fry).